Arnica, Meadow - Arnica chamissonis  (perennial) Perennial in the Asteraceae. Lovely yellow flowers accompanied by bright green foliage. A native to western North America. German Commission E determined this variety is comparable to the much over harvested European variety, Arnica montana, for its anti-inflammatory effects. A nice plant for gardeners or people looking to grow popular medicinal varieties in replacement of wild crafting. Plants reach about 24-30” when mature. Plants can be propagated from root cuttings once established and will spread rhizomatically. Plant in loose acidic loam soil in a sunny and moist location.   Press seeds into spongy potting soil and keep moist and cool until germination in 15-21 days.  0.1g ~ 40 seeds Photo credits: By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3, By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8864108...

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Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea  This perennial herb is easy to grow as its seeds germinate without stratification (cold-treatment). A vigorous grower, echinacea can reach 4 feet in flower with dozens of beautiful pink/purple blossoms arising from a mound of dark green leaves. Flowers usually emerge the second year and hold well in bouquets.  Highly attractive to beneficial insects, echinacea is one of the flowers most visited by butterflies in the garden. Aerial parts and roots are used medicinally to support the immune system, and simply chewing on pieces of their central cone will make the mouth tingle. Packet (1/4 g ≈ 75 seeds)   ...

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Spilanthes, Toothache Plant - Acmella oleracea  Fun to grow medicinal herb in the Aster family that is an annual in Oregon but can perennialize in warmer climates.  Spilanthes has cylindrical yellow flowers with a red bullseye in the center that are actually called  inflorescence composed of many small flowers. A nice ground cover that grows prostrate and makes a good border plant around other tall perennial herbs. The leaves and flowers are edible but they provide a numbing tingly sensation to the mouth.  Seeds require some light to germinate. Sow into flats about 6 weeks before your last frost. Packet: (0.1 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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